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St. Jarlath’s 3 - 18 Rice College 2 Rice College 0 - 09 Presentation Athenry 2 Inventive attacking play fashioned By Pat Dunne Rice College News Second Term • 2010-2011 this emphatic St. Jarlath’s victory Issue 53 •April at the Tuam Stars grounds. Rice Rice College had a hard-fought draw against Presentation College struggled to stay with Jarlaths during the first half, College, Athenry in Clarinbridge in January. trailing by just 5 points at the break. There was a far greater Athenry were the better team early on, but neither team Progress - The order of the day sense of urgency about the Jarlath’s approach in the second could make any impact in the opening stages. Rice were Back Row L-R: Colin McConway, Ryan Feehan, Colm half, going out easy winners in the end. starting to get a grip on proceedings and midfielder Jake How quickly time passes! Many of our students are at the Geraghty, Liam Staunton, Brian McDermott, Conor O'Shea went close with a glancing header after a good point where major exams are just around the corner. Mock Rice College: C. O’Malley, P. Keane, L. Kitterick, J. Walsh, N. Burke Andrew Leahy cross. After 20 minutes, RuairI Keating was Examinations, German, French and Irish Orals are over, with O’Malley, Darren Browne, Ruairí Keating, Padraig Keane, (0-1),B. Fleming, F. Hughes, J. Sammon, M. O’Malley, N. Duffy, O. Tony Sadik, Martin Halpin (Manager). fouled on the right wing and the striker whipped in a quality the examiners extremely gracious in praise of our young men. Sweeney (1-2), G. Chambers, R. Feehan (0-2, 1f), B. Mullen, L. The Subject Options for next year are being processed. Front Row L-R: David Fabby, John Joyce, Danny Lally, Staunton (0-4, 3f). free-kick which found the unmarked O'Shea, who headed Redeployment is on every teacher’s mind, together with Darren Hoban (Capt), Colin McDonagh, Brian Mullin, Subs used: D. Browne, M. Barrett, J. Doyle, D. Hoban, A. Carroll brilliantly into the top corner of the Athenry net. Rice broke on the counter-attack after sloppy Athenry stringent cutbacks, banking bailouts, IMF, Universal Social John Foy, Jamie Fallon, Colin Mulchrone. Charges etc... Still, we have the positives to look back on, e.g. passing. O'Shea picked out Conor O'Brien, whose pin- point Connacht Sen “B” Championship when Rice College joined the West’s new order in Rugby, cross found Adam McDonnell, and the winger finished well Rice College U18 Soccer team have qualified for the winning the Connacht Schools Junior Cup in Galway, Rice College 1 - 11 past the Presentation goalkeeper. Connacht Colleges League Semi-Final, following a very defeating Calasanctius, Oranmore. This was an outstanding CBS Roscommon 0 - 19 Athenry started to play with some confidence. They were competent performance in Athlone on Monday last. The achievement when all problems seemed to disappear in the rewarded when striker Aaron Osbourne scored a brilliant Westport students had finished runners-up in their group Rice College lost out to Roscommon CBS in a hard fought Hairspray - Musical by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan adulation and delight. I was thrilled to have had the pleasure Connacht Semi- Final at Ballyhaunis. We were slow to get started, free-kick after confusion in the Westport defence. with no defeats and just one draw. Having to travel in the of witnessing history in the making. Well done boys! our first score coming in the 9th minute - a point from Oisín Sweeney. Both teams started the second half at a much faster pace. presented by Rice College & Sacred Heart school TY students quarter-final to face a very strong Athlone team, who had I was pleased to visit all the National Schools in early Westport became more assertive outfield, going one point ahead in RuairI Keating had his shot brilliantly blocked by Athenry February and see the great work being done in each of the won all their qualifying matches, was a daunting task. James “Hairspray” is set in Baltimore Maryland, USA in 1962, a the 16th minute. Shortly afterwards, Liam Staunton scored from centre back Vincent Doyle. Conor O'Malley had no chance schools and to have a chat with the 6th Class boys. Another O’Donnell’s injury was a further setback to Rice College segregated town. It is a social commentary on the injustices the penalty spot, putting us ahead 1 - 4 to 0 - 4. of stopping Athenry's equaliser from Aaron Osbourne, who Aaron Joyce , L. Cert student first year group eagerly preparing, showing signs of great before the match. George Chambers of parts of American society in the 1960s. We went in at half time leading by the potential both in and outside the classroom, I am informed. I superbly chipped over Conor O'Malley. Tracy Turnblad is a young girl with big hair and a big dream a successful entrepreneur Aloysius attacked strongly from the outset, but the Rice narrowest of margins. It looked as if the game saw these boys again at our tremendously successful Transition Rice were shocked after surrendering a two-goal lead. of dancing on the Corny Collins Show. When Tracy’s dream defence held firm with sterling performances from Colin was over for Rice College when Roscommon Aaron Joyce, a Rice College Leaving Certificate student who Year School Musical “Hairspray”. They again visited the went a point ahead in the 60th minute. Ryan Both teams were attacking at will, seeking the winner, but finally comes true, she becomes a celebrity overnight and McDonagh, Pádraic Keane, Brian McDermott and Colm runs a successful business in his spare time has urged school on 9th February and obviously enjoyed the college Feehan levelled the proceedings in the 64th neither could break down the opposition defence. grooves her way into the eyes of teen heartthrob, Link Geraghty. Conor O’Malley was kept busy in goal but put in entrepreneurs not to have a defeatist attitude and said there are surroundings in a packed assembly hall on Open Night where minute with a well taken free from out on the Rice looked happy with the Larkin. a faultless display. Rice gradually started to stamp their business opportunities still out there. He is being heralded as a taste of school life was captured. Enrolment is well over right wing, bringing the match into extra time. draw as the game neared its end. Velma Von Tussle, the station manager, has it in for Tracy authority on the game, especially in the midfield area where Ireland’s youngest entrepreneur, after starting a successful 100 and I would encourage 6th Class parents to return Rice College was unfortunate in the first With time ticking away, Athenry's as she competes for “Miss Teenager Hairspray” against Darren Browne, Liam Staunton, Darren Hoban, and John business at the height of the recession and operating in his spare applications immediately, to avoid disappointment. The minute of extra time when Oisín Sweeney’s Conor Lally curled a quality 20 Velma’s daughter Amber. Tracy launches a campaign to Joyce worked tirelessly. time! Aaron’s business acumen was aired to the nation on Derek closing date is April 30th. attempt at goal came off the upright. Rice integrate The Corny Collins Show with the help of her best yard free-kick at the Westport goal, Mooney’s Radio One afternoon show. The Parents Council’s annual Card Game took place on Eventually the hard work paid off, with an opportunist College found themselves 2 points in arrears at the break in extra friend Penny Pingleton and her mother and father, Edna but Conor O'Malley tipped over Aaron took part in a work experience placement during 30th January and thanks again for all the excellent support goal from Jamie Fallon, following a neat passing movement time. Roscommon were the stronger for the remainder of the game and Wilbur Turnblad. excellently. The Rice shot-stopper Transition Year, in a homewareshop called Market 57 in from you the parents and public in these difficult times. with John Foy. Aloysius were a bit rocked and three minutes and went into the Final, 5 points to the good. Rice College can be The show played to packed audiences for its matinees and was called into action from the Westport. During his stay there, he came up with the idea of Shortly, we will be enjoying the accommodation afforded later, gave away a penalty. Fallon netted competently. proud of the fact that they gave it their all. The sides were deadlocked evening performances. The students were a credit to resultant corner and made a terrific catch under pressure. selling the wares online to a wider customer base. by two new classrooms, which will be a help, but still not Aloysius regrouped for the second half and attacked no fewer than six occasions during normal time. themselves, their families and their teachers. Well deserved The referee then blew for full- time. Rice College now Aaron struck a deal with a local supplier of homeware who sufficient to cope with the increasing demands on places in very strongly again, but to no avail. O’Malley was in top Rice College, who wilted only in the dying minutes, were praise was afforded school principals, Ms. Mary Ryan, look like progressing from the group stages unless results now supplies him with stock and he takes a percentage of the our school. In the last newsletter, I drew your attention to form. The standard of football throughout was very high splendidly served by Niall Burke, Liam Staunton, Brian Sacred Heart School and Mr. Michael Rabbette, Rice profit after sale.His website is kitchencookware.ie sporting developments at our school. The rock breaking has Fleming, George Chambers, John Sammon and Paddy Keane go against them. College for their constant encouragement. The responsibility and following some lovely interchanges, Fallon was on the finished and you probably have seen a walkway emerging for the success of the project rested in the capable hands of mark again. Match over – almost. With five minutes left, Rice College Team Rice College: Conor O'Malley, Niall Tierney, Cianán McNally, onto Castlebar Road. Our pitch is next in line for a makeover Brian Mullen, Dylan Carpenter, Adam McDonnell, Jake O'Shea, TY co-ordinators: Mr. O Riain, Ms. Brinklow and Mr. Aloysius were awarded a penalty which was converted. C. OMalley; B Fleming, L Kitterick, Pádraig Keane; J Doyle (0-1), and investment will be needed in order to bring it to an N Burke, Paddy Keane; J Sammon, F Hughes; N Duffy, M Barrett, Pádraic Keane, Conor O'Brien, Andrew Leahy, Ruairí Keating. Martin Gill. Almost immediately, Rice netted again through Ruairí acceptable standard for our students. The new greenway has A Carroll: L Staunton (1-5, 1-0 pen, 0-3f), 0 Sweeney (0-1), G Subs used: Dwayne Corcoran for Niall Tierney (inj); Patrick Moran The students have memories and friends from the musical Keating, a second half substitute, along with Tony Sadik. already helped with this and again, thanks to Westport Town Chambers (0-2). for Andrew Leahy; Diarmuid Mc Greal for Conor O'Brien; Matthew that they will keep for the rest of their lives. This was perhaps the best display by a Rice College Council for co - operating with us. Through the work done, Subs used: M O'Malley for M Barrett; B Feehan (0-2, 2f) for F Golden for Jake O'Shea. “Friendship is like a violin; the music may stop now and Soccer team for many years. The reward is a Home Semi- the area will be more secure and the playing area has been Hughes; D Browne for J Doyle. then, but the strings will last forever.” Final against the mighty St. Mary’s, Galway. expanded to incorporate a regulation size pitch. Quarter Final U16 Soccer As we enter our last couple of weeks of preparation and Rice College: Conor O’Malley, Brian McDermott, Colin Connacht Schools Junior Cup The cast study, I wish our students all the best and remind them that McDonagh, Pádraic Keane, Darren Hoban, Liam Staunton, Winners 2011 Rice College 1 effort always brings it’s due reward. Per Ardua Ad Astra! Darren Browne, John Joyce, Jamie Fallon, John Foy. Tracy Turnblad Niamh Hyland St. Mary’s Galway 2 Congratulating Aaron: Ms. Sinéad McManus, Deputy Principal;A aron Subs: Ruairí Keating, Tony Sadik, Brian Mullins, Danny Edna Turnblad Paul Fitzgerald Rice College Westport won the Supermacs Connacht Joyce and Mr. Peter McManamon, Science teacher. Lally and David Fabby This game started at a qick tempo. Rice College were well Wilbur Turnblad Kevin McGing Michael Rabbette Schools Junior Cup Final at the Sportsground, Galway, up to the pace with Ruairi Keating a constant threat up front, Penny Lou Pingleton Gráinne Long School Principal defeating the holders Calasanctius Oranmore, to become Prudy Pingleton Niamh Mitchell A’s in Junior Cert Business Studies Dylan Carpenter and Diarmaid McGreal solid in defence the first Mayo school ever to win a major Connacht Schools Corny Collins Shane Dunne Four students from Rice College were presented with Certificates Connacht Junior Cup Champions and Conor O’Malley showing a safe pair of hands in goal. Title (Senior or Junior) Link Larkin Liam Sammon of Achievement from the NUI Galway J.E. Cairnes School of Rice College seemed to have the better of their opponents. Ruairí Ludden scored a try in the first half and they led 16- Amber Von Tussle Ashling Duffy Business and Economics. The presentations, in association with After the break, Rice College were attacking at will and 8 at half time. They trailed 18-16 midway through the second Velma Von Tussle Nuala Cawley the Business Studies Teachers Association of Ireland (BSTAI), Sam Duffy - Scholar of Trinity College finally made the break-through in the 62nd minute. Ruairí half but a Dwayne Corcoran penalty and a try from the Mr. Pinky James Groden were made at a special ceremony at the University which Keating played a brilliant ball into Dwayne Corcoran, who same player won the game in the final minutes. Seaweed J. Stubbs Cathal Mac Réamoinn included teachers and parents on Wednesday, 23 March. The Provost of Trinity College, Dr.John finished superbly. St. Mary’s were now chasing the game Little Miss Inez Stubbs Kelly Ann Melia Hegarty, elected Sam Duffy, Murrisk, while Rice College were seeking to close out the game. We Motor Mouth Maybelle Ciara Brennan past pupil of Rice College, among this had a number of chances. But on the 75th minute, St. Mary’s Spritzer Cianán McNally year’s eighty five “scholars” of the Paul Fahey played a great ball into the box and Owen Healy Cindy Watkins Hannah Cawley College. Sam was elected, one of five Back Row L-R: Tom Tobin (Westport RFC), Joe Corcoran (Westport scored the equaliser.In extra time the game seemed to be Duane Graham White students from the Natural Sciences. RFC), Joseph O’Haire, Eoin Long, Edward Dunning, Cormac Groden, going to penalties when Rory Lavelle for St. Mary’s crashed Gilbert J. J. O’Grady Scholars are elected for showing Michael O’Grady, Kieran Coughlan, Ruairí Keating, Martin Connolly home a goal to sink Rice College hearts. We kept up the Gym Teacher Anna Meehan (Manager), Joe O’Grady (Westport RFC). Front Row L-R: Niall Feehan, “exceptional knowledge” of their subjects and are chosen fight, but there was no way back. Preacher Cormac Groden Stephen Cawley, Ian Duggan, Conor Burke, Sean Tobin (Capt), Niall The Newscaster/The Drunk Ruairí Ludden on the basis of examination results from the Hillary term. McCarthy, Ruairí Ludden, Dwayne Corcoran. This team did Rice College proud. Matrons: Rebecca Shalvey & Niamh O’Connor The benefits of being elected a “scholar” include having Remainder of panel: Jake O’Shea, Kevin Mortimer, Zak O’Toole, Tim course fees waived, being able to take rooms on campus and O’Malley, Tom McHale, James Dowd, Jack Cashman, Ciarán Nolan, Rice College: Conor O'Malley, Niall Tierney, Tom O’Malley, The 3 Dynamites: Katie Hyland, free meals in the College’s commons. Cathal MacReamoinn, Diarmuid McGreal, Stephen Coughlan. Pádraig Keane, Dylan Carpenter, Dwayne Corcoran, Patrick Ailish Rowley & Mary Duffy Pictured L - R: Ms. Mary O’Sullivan, President BSTAI; Colin McConway, We wish Sam continued success in his science studies and Rice College 26 Moran, Diarmuid McGreal, Art Molloy, Ruairí Keating, Adam Producer: Hazel McLynn teacher; Keelan Moran, Dr Willie Golden, Dean of the College of Business McDonnell. Subs: Zak O’Toole forr D. McGreeal; Matthew Golden Musical Director: John Flatley Public Policy and Law, NUI Galway, Jason Walmsley and Joe Cuddy, hope that we will be hearing his name mentioned again in Calasanctius Oranmore 18 for D. Corccoran. Musicians: John Flatley, Craig Donaldson & Donal Hoban teacher. Absent : Students Conor O’Malley and Ruairí Ludden association with matters scientific. Congratulations! RICE COLLEGE NEWS RICE COLLEGE NEWS Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland Religion project Slán leis an sean-bhealtriail. Transition Year Physics Experience Experiencing the World of Islam Hamlet presented by The British Actors Theatre Company and Rice College By Myles Sammon in Ballyhaunis By Pat Dunne By Ms. Lorraine Ryan Jennings le Máire Uí Mhaolruaidh By Miss Susan Mannion Rice College and Allergan are working together to develop RE Co-ordinator a very valuable alliance. This will enable our Transition On March 11th 2011, our 3B Religion class with their Is ócáid stairiúil í seachtain na mBéaltrialacha Gaeilge Year students to get a real insight into the work of this key Religion teacher Mrs Ryan Jennings, visited the students of don Ardteistiméireacht an bhliain seo mar ó seo amach, 2nd class, Scoil Phadraig National School. beidh athrú ar leagan amach an scrúdú seo agus níos The Religious Education Curriculum consists of many multinational in Westport. In addition, our senior Chemistry, different components ranging from; ‘Communities of Faith’, Biology and Physics students will work very closely with 2nd class had kindly offered to assist the third year Rice mó d’iomlán na marcanna le bronnadh air. Beidh méid College boys in gaining information for their Junior Cert na marcanna atá le gnothú ón scrúdú cainte ardaithe ó ‘Christianity’, ‘Major World Religions’, Faith- the Question the laboratory staff in Allergan throughout fifth and sixth of and the Celebration’ and ‘Morality.’ Part of the student’s year. Students with an appetite for languages and those with Journal work under the title: “An examination of different 25% go 40% nuair a shuífidh lucht na cúigiú bliana faoi images of God that can be seen in the faith of a child” láthair an scrúdú seo an bhliain seo chugainn. study of Religion at Junior Cycle level includes the IT skills will also learn about the job opportunities in completion of a ‘Journal’, which essentially is a written Allergan. Rice College is delighted to have this opportunity The 2nd class children kindly answered a questionnaire Seo a leanas briseadh na marcanna as 240 marc. designed by the 3rd year students and drew pictures for the Tabharfar 5 mharc as iomlán don fháiltiú agus don project that each student has researched on a chosen topic. as it will enhance the student experience in senior cycle This year our third years chose the title ‘Religious Faith in and will help our young men to develop a realistic Rice College students to aid them in expressing their image bheannú agus 35 marc don léitheoireacht (línte as an of God. gcúig dhán ar an gcúrsa Gnáthleibhéal). Ansin a Major World Religion’ and as we are blessed to have a appreciation of a viable career path. This is increasingly Mosque, (which is the place of Worship for Muslims) in On the 7th March last, the sixth year students joined with important given the current state of our economy. 3B Religion class with their teacher would like to express their caithfidh an dalta cur síos a dhéanamh ar shraith Congratulating Ruairí Ludden and Myles Sammon appreciation to Stiofáin O Moráin, School Principal; Ms pictiúr agus tá 80 marc le gnothú ar an gcuid seo den our neighbouring town of Ballyhaunis, students felt that their counterparts in the Sacred Heart School to attend a Special thanks to Mr. Pat O’Donnell, Mr. Ed Rose Back Row: Ms. Mary Gibbons, Science teacher and Mr. Randalls, Ms Duffy and Ms Prendergast and to the 2nd class scrúdú. Marcálfar an comhrá mar a dhéantar faoi this would be an ideal Major World Religion to focus on. production of Hamlet. This was a unique opportunity. The and Mr. Danny McLoughlin in Allergan for their Martin Gill, TY Co-ordinator boys and girls for helping to make the morning a great success. láthair, sé sin 75 marc don stór Gaeilge agus 45 marc The students had a very fruitful British Actors Theatre Company includes a wealth of acting support. It is deeply appreciated. Front Row L-R: Ruairí Ludden, Mr. Peter McManamon, experience as they listened to our talent and experience. The event was hosted by Mr. Dick don chumas teanga. Science teacher and Myles Sammon Participants in the project, Is cinnte gur céim mhór chun tosaigh í seo i guide, Manar, on all the different Bourke and Mr. John Thornton of Westport Entertainment Google - “Town of Tomorrow” pictured in Scoil Phádraig National School múineadh agus i bhfoghlaim na Gaeilge agus tá súil Ruairí Ludden and I went on a Transition Year Physics aspects involved in this very sacred Ltd. This was the first performance for any school in Ireland competition in Rice College againn go rachaidh sé chun tairbhe don teanga sa Experience (TYPE) to Trinity College in Dublin last tradition that is the Islamic religion. and it provided a very rich opportunity for the students to todhchaí. November. The week seemed to pass very quickly, as we Students had many questions, some view an abridged version of the play in the round. The actors The competition gives second level students the chance to were very busy with an action-packed timetable from 9.30 more difficult than others to answer, with each one being also conducted a workshop after the performance and this redesign different parts of Westport town, using Google’s am - 4pm each day. There were just over forty students both relevant and important. They learned first-hand about offered an insight into the way that a Director can shape a Sketch-Up software. No other town or county in Ireland, or Ms. Mary Gibbons, Science teacher, holds their from schools all over Ireland taking part. We were divided this tradition and, from beginning to end, remained production according to his or her unique vision. We hope indeed anywhere in Europe, has a similar competition attention as they work their way through this “Energy into teams on the first day, as we had projects to complete, extremely respectful. Our 3D class were lucky enough to to welcome the company back again in October and we are supported by Google, The competition is sponsored by Convertion” experiment in the Science Lab, during which we presented on the final day. There were lectures witness prayer in action, (by a local Muslim man), and the delighted that they will be able to work with our junior and Westport Town Council and the Mayo News. the school’s Open evening. each day on various aspects of physics eg.waves and light, many different chants and rituals involved in prayer. Students senior students. Such an experience is extremely enjoyable physics of sport and of medicine, nanophysics and were in awe of his method of prayer and enjoyed this very and also provides a real edge for the exams. Many thanks to astrophysics. special experience. Ms Mary Ryan and Ms Hamrock in the Sacred Heart School The highlight of Ruairí's week was our visit to Dunsink Overall, students came away from this trip with a more for their co-operation. First Year Quiz 2011 observatory, while I found the tour of CRANN i.e. the Trinity knowledgeable, different understanding and acceptance of Research Institute for nanoscience particularly interesting. this often misunderstood world religion. This can only have By Ms. Elaine Ferguson Art award We interviewed an elderly scientist who had designed a positive effect on our students who now live in a very multicultural society. I would like to take this opportunity underwater nuclear reactors and had also worked at a senior Laurence O’Malley A fun quiz was held in the assembly for 1st year students on level with NASA. to wish all my students the very best in their upcoming state February 1st last. The quiz was organised by the 5th year We had a really good time and would recommend the examinations and I would like to thank my colleagues, Ms. mentors in conjunction with Ms Ferguson and Ms TYPE experience to future Transition Year students, who Anne Elkayam and Ms. Niamh Hoban who accompanied Congratulations to Laurence O’Malley 6th. Year student Prendergast. An enjoyable and challenging morning was have an interest in physics or science in general. Finally, I us on our trips on both days. Also to Manar for dedicating who attended an Art workshop in Slovenia last Summer. had by all. The mentors organised refreshments which were would like to thank my aunt Julie McDermott, for informing her time to us and allowing us to enter the Islamic world He was one of two students from Westport selected by Nicole Drobeck, Google representative, giving a demonstration in served at the interval. me of this programme and our Deputy Principal, Ms Mc and leave with broadened minds. Westport Town Council to participate in this exchange with Google Sketchup to students in Rice College before the launch of The eventual winners were: Cathal Chambers, Manus, for securing a place for us at the workshop, as there Slovenia. The students were accompanied on the trip by Westport Town Council’s “Town of Tomorrow” competition Jonathan Hannon, Niall McManamon and Fergal Sammon. were only 40 places for 350 applicants! members of the Council. The workshop was an invaluable experience for Laurence and will stand to him in his Leaving This is the third year that Google has sent a representative In 2nd place were: Aaron Grimes, Christopher McGovern, Parents Council developing Cert Art exam in June. All involved in the oreganisation of to Westport to be involved with the “Town of Tomorow” Christopher O’Donnell and Gavin Walmsley. In 3rd place Front Entrance to school Art - St Patrick’s Day parade the exchange are to be complimented on its success. competition and Nicole Drobeck informed us that “Sketch- were: Issac Brickenden, Jack Carroll, Jack Hanley, Barry Laurence’s certificate of participation enjoys pride of place. Up” is freely available to everyone. It has ordinary everyday McGreal and Fionn Quigley. Art Competition By Ms. Julie Kennedy uses for the occasional computer user but it is also used by The teams were presented with trophies, which were kindly LCA Co-ordinattor highly qualified architects. The housewife could use it to sponsored by Mr Rabbette. Congratulations to the 5th year With this project in mind, our Parents’ Council ran an Art Junior Connacht Finalists 2011 redesign her kitchen or a town planner could use it to redesign mentors for organising such a successful morning! competition among the Senior and Junior classes to see who We congratulate Westport Tidy Towns Committee, its a whole street. 2010 saw students from Rice College win would produce the most appropriate design for the front Chairperson, Ms. Pamela Flanagan and Westport Town Dates to remember Rice College 2 - 7 The Winning team with their teachers and mentors some fantastic prizes in this competittion, sponsored by entrance to the school.The Parents Council’s objective is to Council, on the development of the “Greenway Recreational L-R: Nathan Horgan (Mentor), Ms. Prendergast, Jonathan School Memorial Mass Thurs. May 12th Kiltimagh CS 2 - 12 Westport Town Council and The Mayo News. provide an attractive entrance, incorporating student seating Park”, incorporating a Skate Park, adjacent to the West Rd, Hannon, Fearghal Sammon, Niall McManamon, Ms. TY Graduation Mass Thurs. May 19th Nicole is hoping to return to Westport in April to judge and and signage. and the Lenane Rd. Bridge. The design skills of celebrity Despite clawing back a seven point deficit, Rice College’s Ferguson, Cathal Chambers, Iarla Byrne ( Mentor). L. Certs Graduation Mass Fri. May 27th present the awards for the 4th “Town of Tomorrow” competition. First Year student, Josh Moran took 1st prize and Stephen gardener, Diarmuid Gavin are being used in the development hopes of landing the Connacht Colleges Junior (B) title Wade, Second Year, took 2nd. prize.Both students received of the two - acre site. The Skate Park is a first for Mayo and were dashed by St. Louis Community School, Kiltimagh. vouchers for their efforts. The students were delighted with Westport Tidy Towns is the lead partner, working with South Viisiitt tto Leiinstter House Eastter Message their awards and the Parents’ Council has lots of new ideas West Mayo Development Company, Westport Town to work on. Council and the architect section of Mayo County Council. By Fr. Karl Burns To show our enthusiasm for the project, Ms. Julie Kennedy School Chaplain and her art students designed and built two impressive The Lord is risen, He is risen indeed! Alleluia! skaters, who participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Lord Jesus, we greet you risen from the dead. complete with their cool gear and skates. Julie Kennedy, We thought that your way of love was a dead end, together with her artists and Ms. Elsie Higgins, Westport leading only to the cross; Tidy Towns, are getting those two guys to the launch pad! now we see it is the way to life. Back Row L-R: Cianán McNally, Sean Tobin (0 -1), Paraic We thought that your whole way of life was wasted; Keane, Dylan Carroll, Andrew McAleer, Brian Mullin (1- 1), now we know it was gloriously worthwhile. LCA1- a Mother’s Day raffle for charity Shane Dunne, Ryan Feehan (0 -2), Conor O’Malley, James We thought that your suffering was pointless; O’Donnell (1- 0), Matthew Golden, Michael Brady, Paul now we can see God's purpose in it. The students put together two thoughtful hampers for Mother’s Fitzgerald, David Blean (Westport GAA). We thought that death was the end of us; Day. LCA1 would like to thank Mr Rabbette for his support Front Row L-R: Martin Connolly (Joint Manager), Tony now we know that your life and Mr. Frank Moran for sponsoring prizes for the hamper. Colin McConway and Sean Lammond took a class of CSPE students Leneghan, Jake O’Shea (0 -1), Liam Sammon, Alan Ryder, Colin was too great to be ended by death. The eventual winners of the hampers were Owen O’Grady 1A L-R: Ms. Julie Kennedy, Art Teacher; Josh Moran (1st. from 3rd Yr. to visit the Corridors of pwer in Leinster House. They Duggan Capt., Gary Barnicle, Alan Carroll (0 -2), Kealan Lord Jesus, we greet you , risen from the dead. and Mr Peter Mc Manamon, Joseph Joyce 2D and Mrs Lorraine prize), Ms. Trish Quigley, Parents’ Council; Stephen Wade were warmly welcomed by John O’Mahony T.D. and by Michael Dever, Adam Dennehy, Zak O’Toole, Dylan Carpenter, Shane A happy Easter to all staff and students, Enjoy the rest! Ryan Jennings won boxes of chocolates. Nice thought boys! (2nd. prize), Ms. Deirdre Hopkins, Art Teacher. Ring T. D., Junior Minister for Tourism and Sport. Conway (Joint Manager).